Monday, October 15, 2012

One of the most recognizable muscles of the human body is also sometimes the hardest to figure out. I'm talking about the trapezius muscle. How can it both elevate the shoulder anddepress it? And also produce so many other diverse movements?

The folks at Visible Body have offered a FREE helper to explore the trapezius. It called the Trapezius Digital Kit and it provides both a downloadable mini eBook and a downloadable video.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Here's a nifty little game that helps you practice applying principles of blood typing. The game has you type the blood of a series of "patients" then figure out which blood units are appropriate to use in a transfusion.

It's pretty simple IF you know the principles of blood typing.

First, review blood typing in your textbook.

Then try your hand at this game:

If you can't see the game in this blog window, go directly to my-ap.us/SYuJXo

About Me

I've worked as an anatomy & physiology professor for several decades, having taught at high school, community college, and university levels. I write A&P textbooks and manuals. I am a President Emeritus of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and a founder of HAPS Institute, a continuing education program for A&P professors. I have several blogs, websites, & a podcast related to teaching and learning. And in my youth I was a wild animal trainer.